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Breckinridge Center

Kentucky · 2,080 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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Breckinridge Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,300. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,080
+11%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
793 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.1
+7%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Breckinridge Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,259
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,092 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,721
−45%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
74.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,300
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$472
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(742)
Black48.1%(902)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(145)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(1,335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,040)
Black43.2%(898)
Hispanic / Latino4%(83)
Asian1%(21)
Other2.6%(54)
Diversity Score71%(1,477)
Diversity Score
71
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
34.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.7%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

Breckinridge Center, Kentucky has about 2,080 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

The typical household in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky earns about $20,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckinridge Center, Kentucky expensive?

In Breckinridge Center, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $18,300, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

About 74.6% of people in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckinridge Center, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckinridge Center, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 297 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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